Sienna’s POV

I share every detail of my bakery vision with Alastair, my words flowing like a steady stream as I try to make him feel the same passion I have for my craft. The hours pass as we talk, and I feel invigorated by the energy of my dream.

Two weeks later, I find myself back in the comforting familiarity of my first bakery—Golden Crust Bakery. It’s five in the morning, and I’m lost in the rhythm of kneading dough for the first batch of sourdough. The ...